Welcome Msomi

South African playwright, actor, and writer (1943–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Welcome Msomi (1943 in Durban - July 2020)[1] was a South African playwright, actor, and writer best known for the play uMabatha, which was an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth into Zulu culture.

Born1943
Durban
DiedJuly 2020(2020-07-00) (aged 76–77)
Occupationsplaywright, actor, and writer
Notable workuMabatha
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Welcome Msomi
Born1943
Durban
DiedJuly 2020(2020-07-00) (aged 76–77)
Occupationsplaywright, actor, and writer
Notable workuMabatha
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Early life

Msomi wrote his first book at age 15.[1]

Legal problems

In 2019 Msomi was arrested regarding theft and embezzlement of 8 million rands,[2] and pleaded guilty on all 61 charges.[3] His lawyer subsequently argued that he was too ill to serve a prison sentence, noting that Msomi had suffered a stroke and spent time in a diabetic coma.[4]

Death

In 2020, Msomi died as a result of illness.[5]

Works

Play

uMabatha (1970)

References

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